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HORIZON – Installation and Operation Manual

MAINTAINING YOUR WOOD HEATING SYSTEM

5.1

Fireplace maintenance

Your new fireplace will give many years of reliable service if you use and maintain it correctly. Some of the

internal components of the firebox, such as refractory slabs, baffles and air tubes, will wear over time under

intense heat. You should always replace defective parts with original parts
Firing each load hot to begin a cycle as described above will not cause premature deterioration of the
fireplace. However, letting the fireplace run with the air control fully open for the entire burn cycles can

cause damage over time. The hotter you run the fireplace throughout burn cycles, the more quickly its

components will deteriorate. For that reason,

never leave the fireplace unattended while a new load is

being fired hot

5.1.1

Plated finish maintenance

If your appliance has a plated finish, use a metal polish and a soft cloth to clean it. Do not use abrasives

such as steel wool, steel pads or an abrasive cleaner for they may scratch the finish.

5.1.2

Glass door cleaning

Under normal conditions, your door glass should stay relatively clear. If your firewood is dry enough and

you follow the operating instructions in this manual, a whitish, dusty deposit will form on the inside of the

glass after a week or so of use. This is normal and can be easily removed when the fireplace is cool by

wiping with a damp cloth or paper towel and then drying.

Never try to clean the glass when the fireplace is

hot.

In spring and fall when the fireplace is run at lower temperatures, you may see some light brown stains

forming, especially at the lower corners of the glass. This indicates that the fire has been smoky and some

of the smoke has condensed on the glass. When the weather is mild, you may find that letting the fire go

out is better than trying to maintain a continuous fire. Use the technique described above for building a fire

to take the chill off the house.
If you do get brown stains on the glass you can remove them with special cleaners for wood heater glass

doors.

Do not use abrasives to clean your fireplace’s door glass.

The deposits that form on the glass are the best indication of the quality of your fuel and how well you are

doing in operating the fireplace. Your goal should be clear glass with no brown stains. If you continue to see

brown stains on the glass, something about your fuel and operating procedure needs to be changed. Stains

on the glass indicate incomplete combustion of the wood, which also means more smoke emissions and

faster formation of creosote in the chimney.
If you see brown streaks coming from the edge of the glass, it is time to replace the gasket around the glass.

Visit your fireplace retailer to get the self-adhesive glass gasket and follow the instructions below for

installation.

Do not abuse the glass door by striking or slamming shut. Do not use the fireplace if the glass is broken.